LUNCH @ CALLAS

6 of us gathered @ the chefs table of restaurant Callas * in The Hague for an outstanding 8 course lunch.

• NV Jacques Selosse Initial 92 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  This is the August, 2013 disgorgement. Rich butter and brioche on the nose. On the palate creamy, richly-textured with waves of ripe fruit. A great way to kick off the lunch.

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• 1995 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre Flawed

  France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

  This MDT was to far … OXED !

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• 2007 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

  This wine has terrific concentration with deep, layered flavors of lemon, green apple, with hints of stones and minerals. It’s structured for a slow evolution in bottle. Very nice!

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• 2011 Domaine Ramonet Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

  Quite full bodied, big and buttery in the mouth. The aromas and flavors are forward with wellness fruit and some underlying minerals and acidity. I think this will be best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Delicious!

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• 2009 Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

  More focused more mineral compared to the ’11 Bienvenues. There’s powerful structure with round nice acidity, ripe lemon and hints of tropical fruit. Absolutely lovely for now and the near future. A beautiful, and delicious, monster!

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• 2009 Domaine Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  Different in style compared to the Ramonet. Very young, precise and mineral with more citrus profile, green apples and great acidity. It was incredibly refined and powerful on the very long finish. Really excellent but needs more time to open up fully. A spectacular wine!

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• 2005 Etienne Sauzet Montrachet 94 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru

  Terrific extra Montrachet depth and power, nicely balanced, mouthfilling and creamy. Drinking really well right now, but missing a bit of the extra Monty dimension on the finish. There is still a long road ahead for this wine to develop and unfurl. Impressive!

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• 1998 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

  This 1998 theoretically lesser year delivered above its weight class. Very Interesting wine, more mature, the Vosne spice is there with raw earth, truffle and concentrated dark fruit and more Suchots terroir. Ending complex deep and long! An incredible 1e Cru!

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• 2008 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques Vieille Vigne 70 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

  Second time we had this wine and still disappointing. Tight on the palate, unbalanced, with overpowering acidity, raw tannins and hidden fruit. Perhaps one day it will blossom?

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• 2008 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

  This is GC quality with great energy and purity of fruit, with a depth of flavor and a touch of spice popping up. Highly concentrated with power and depth on the finish. Needs more time and is going to be magnificent!

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• 2007 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru

  This is a fantastic wine. With very clean and focused fruit, great length and it’s so beautiful with its sweet red berries. Not overly complex but lovely with classic structure! Stunningly delicious!

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• 2006 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

  This is a fabulous sensual and elegant Bonnes Mares with flavors of black and red fruit with a silky smooth mouthfeel. The finish was incredibly deep, seductive and very long. Much better than the 07 we had a few months ago. Brilliant!

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• 2004 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 92 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Lovely noble sweetness, with generous acidity, minerality and plenty of ripe apricot and baked apple. Not heavy but very refreshing. A pearl of the Mosel and a great way to end this wonderful lunch!

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